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Videos
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The Causecast: Blog Action Day '08
Causecast leaders Max and Jason from Current TV host The Causecast this week and give an exclusive look at Blog Action Day 2008.
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Find out how you can help millions of children currently enslaved all over the world @ www.ijm.org
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Give others donations to their favorite charities! Redefine Christmas is neither commercial venture, nor money-maker. It's simply a charitable idea, shared by many, that our holiday gift giving could be more meaningful and do more good. In addition to the gifts we enjoy shopping for and giving, we're often compelled to give gifts that aren't so meaningful. Imagine if we replaced those gifts by giving others donations to their favorite charities. And we just request that others do the same for us. Featuring: Tucker Albrezzi, Sarah Carter (Dirty Sexy Money, Shark), Kestrin Pantera (Rita Rocks, Alter Eco, Weezer), Carly Craig (Role Models), Pat Pedraja, Joy Bryant (Antwone Fisher, Virtuality), Jack Healey, Sean Carasso, Ken Jeong (Role Models, Knocked Up), Lukas Haas (Musician, Entourage), Caitlin Coble, Ana-Maria Munoz and Heather Bright (TOMS shoes), Brian White (Fighting, Twelve Rounds), Noah Segan (Brick, Deadgirl), Nzinga Blake (The Causecast, Current TV), Marcus Price and Chad Ackerman (Invisible Children)
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Americans typically spend $470 billion a year on holiday gifts. Just 1/3 of that would provide clean drinking water for every man, woman and child on the planet. Lets break the stereotype. This year we challenge you to give in a new way. Face it, we’re in a recession and people need change. It’s simple. Causecast’s 12 Days of Giving campaign brings together multiple nonprofit organizations, ambassadors, activists, leaders and members of the entertainment world to get the message out loud and clear: "We don’t need another scarf or sweater. We need change." Buy one less present and donate one more dollar in a friend’s name to a charity of their choice. Or better yet, buy a gift for them that directly benefits the cause and still makes your friend or family member happy. It’s that easy. We can change the world one gift at a time. We don't need five more diamond rings, a turtle dove, or even another cheesy pop infused annoying commercial…unless that commercial has a different message. along with non-profit and human rights leaders. Featuring Tucker Albrezzi, Sarah Carter (Dirty Sexy Money, Shark), Kestrin Pantera (Rita Rocks, Alter Eco, Weezer), Carly Craig (Role Models), Pat Pedraja, Joy Bryant (Antwone Fisher, Virtuality), Jack Healey, Sean Carasso, Ken Jeong (Role Models, Knocked Up), Lukas Haas (Musician, Entourage), Caitlin Coble, Ana-Maria Munoz and Heather Bright (TOMS shoes), Brian White (Fighting, Twelve Rounds), Noah Segan (Brick, Deadgirl), Nzinga Blake (The Causecast, Current TV), Marcus Price and Chad Ackerman (Invisible Children) Also, check out the 12 Days of Giving Extended Music Video at http://www.causecast.org/82/videos/4978-12-days-of-giving
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12 Days of Giving - Extended Music Video
Americans typically spend $470 Billion a year on holiday gifts. Just 1/3 of that would provide clean drinking water for every man, woman and child on the planet. Lets break the stereotype. This year we challenge you to give in a new way. Face it, we’re in a recession and people need change. It’s simple. Causecast’s 12 Days of Giving campaign brings together multiple nonprofit organizations, ambassadors, activists, leaders and members of the entertainment world to get the message out loud and clear: "We don’t need another scarf or sweater. We need change." Buy one less present and donate one more dollar in a friend’s name to a charity of their choice. Or better yet, buy a gift for them that directly benefits the cause and still makes your friend or family member happy. It’s that easy. We can change the world one gift at a time. We don't need five more diamond rings, a turtle dove, or even another cheesy pop infused annoying commercial…unless that commercial has a different message. along with non-profit and human rights leaders. Featuring Tucker Albrezzi, Sarah Carter (Dirty Sexy Money, Shark), Kestrin Pantera (Rita Rocks, Alter Eco, Weezer), Carly Craig (Role Models), Pat Pedraja, Joy Bryant (Antwone Fisher, Virtuality), Jack Healey, Sean Carasso, Ken Jeong (Role Models, Knocked Up), Lukas Haas (Musician, Entourage), Caitlin Coble, Ana-Maria Munoz and Heather Bright (TOMS shoes), Brian White (Fighting, Twelve Rounds), Noah Segan (Brick, Deadgirl), Nzinga Blake (The Causecast, Current TV), Marcus Price and Chad Ackerman (Invisible Children) Also, check out the 12 Days of Giving Extended Music Video at http://www.causecast.org/82/videos/4978-12-days-of-giving
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The Center For Healthy Communities
The California Endowment's Center For Healthy Communities currently offers a variety of public programs and trainings, as well as conference center facilities in downtown Los Angeles. For more information on projects funded by The California Endowment visit us on the web at www.calendow.org.
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Causecast Leaders and Current TV hosts Max Lugavere and Jason Silva talk about Dr. Jeff Schweitzer's book "Vote To Save the Planet."
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Portrait of Perseverance - From Homeless to Hope
Sakina Lockhart never planned on being homeless. She came to Atlanta from Baltimore full of dreams and drive, pursuing her goal of becoming an interior designer. Looking out towards the front door of her apartment, provided with the assistance of Covenant House International, Lockhart reflects on how far she has come from just a few years ago - a homeless college student sleeping in shelters (or run down motel hallways depending on the day), walking miles to class every day and never losing hope. It is the goal of Do1Thing to empower homeless youth to move themselves from homelessness to a permanent housing. Empowerment comes by outfitting the teens with training, items and supplies needed to overcome their current situations move forward. We partner with Covenant House International, the largest privately-funded agency in the Americas providing shelter and other services to homeless, runaway and throwaway youth. Our second partner is StandUp for Kids. The mission of StandUp for Kids is to help homeless and street kids. They do this, every day, in cities across America, carrying out their mission through volunteers who go to the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives. Do1Thing is a project of the Heart Gallery of New Jersey, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by the generous contributions of individuals, corporations and foundations. Chris Stanfield has more than 15 years of experience as a versatile photojournalist and picture editor. Working at eight newspapers across five states, Chris was named by Presstime magazine as one of the top 20 journalists under the age of 40 in the United States. Stanfield is a founding member and past president of the Associated Press Photo Managers one the nation's largest organizations for photo managers, picture editors and photo educators. A graduate and faculty member of the Eddie Adams Workshop, Chris resides in Atlanta with his wife and two children and works as an independent photographer and storyteller.
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This video by freelance photojournalist David Peterson was originally produced for Drake University to document the sights and sounds of Reggie's Sleepout, a university-hosted event designed to educate the public about homelessness. It includes the voices of organizers and participants, as well as selections from songs played during the event to help raise awareness. In March 2001, Reggie Kelsey aged out of the foster care system, became homeless and was found dead in the Des Moines River two months later. Reggie's Sleepout was organized to create awareness of and provide support for more than 3,000 homeless youth in Polk County, Iowa. David Peterson has been a photojournalist since 1975, having worked at the Topeka Capital-Journal and the Des Moines Register. He currently owns his own freelance photography business, specializing in documentary, sports, corporate and travel photography. While at the Des Moines Register, Peterson won two Pulitzer Prizes. The first was in 1987 for Feature Photography when he documented Iowa's farm crisis. The second was in 1991 for Community Service.
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Sports Illustrated Picture Editor Jimmy Colton Talks About the Importance of Do 1 Thing
Sports Illustrated Picture Editor Jimmy Colton shares his thoughts on the power of photographer and our responsiblity to give back. James Colton is currently the photography editor for Sports Illustrated. He began his career in 1972 as the color picture editor for the Associated Press. Five years later he joined Newsweek as a senior photo editor for international news. In 1988, he became executive vice-president and general manager of Sipa Press in New York, before returning to Newsweek in 1992 as the director of photography. He is on the board of directors of the Eddie Adams Workshop, and is a mentor for J Camp, a national program that recruits talented high school students of color, sponsored by the Asian American Journalists Association. He was presented with the “Golden Career Award” at FotoFusion 2004 by the Palm Beach Photographic Centre, received an International Photography Awards “Lucie” for Picture Editor of the Year in 2007, was named Magazine Picture Editor of the Year in 2008 by the National Press Photographers Association, and was been acknowledged as one of the 100 most important people in photography by American Photo. http://do1thing.org
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Salt Lake City Homeless Portraits
In 2008 the Homeless Youth Resource Center in Salt Lake City experienced a 150% increase in visits from homeless youth needing assistance. This staggering spike is indicative of the growing problem of teenage homlessness in the United States. Watch the stories of three different homeless teens who currently live in the Salt Lake City area. About the photographer: Mike Terry is a 26 year old photojournalist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He works for the Deseret News as a photographer and multimedia producer. In his relatively short career Mike has emphasized on documenting the unique religious culture of the American West as well as the color and peripheral culture of rodeo and the western lifestyle. Produced by Mike Terry for Do1Thing.org http://do1thing.org
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yourTruth - Part 1 - Big Media
The late comedian George Carlin once observed that Americans have "owners" who "control just about all of the news and information you get to hear." Do you think of our mainstream media outlets as mouthpieces for balanced journalism? theN3TWORK's creative team has put together its most comprehensive episode to date, dissecting the power structures behind American corporate media and exposing glaring conflicts of interest. We also encapsulate the most critical changes in media regulation policy over the last century and discuss the implications for the rise of alternative media with the current Director of Project Censored, Peter Phillips.
Articles
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Current TV’s Max And Jason To “POWER” New Green Doc
A new environmental documentary called Power is being made that focuses less on the doom and gloom and instead explores the solutions currently available.
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Jay-Z and Russell Simmons Back Obama
Hip-Hop moguls Russell Simmons and Jay-Z are throwing their support behind the U.S Democratic National candidate Barack Obama, a move that some say is helpin... -
Pangea Day is an event aimed at bringing the world together through 24 short films broadcast over 180 countries. The creators of the event, Current TV’s Max ...
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What Makes Hurricanes Massive?
Everyone knows what hurricanes are but no one really understands what makes some large and some small. “This is actually a very important and unresolved ques... -
Save the Children Appeals for Public Support for Hurricane Ike Relief Efforts in Texas
Save the Children has dispatched an emergency response team to Texas to assist hundreds of thousands of children and families who are evacuating their homes ... -
Keeping Texas Children Safe from Hurricane Ike
WESTPORT, Conn. (Sept. 11, 2008) — Save the Children has dispatched an emergency response team to Texas to assist hundreds of thousands of children and famil... -
Associated Press Uncovers Pharmaceuticals In Local Drinking Water
In a turn of events that’s reminiscent of Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle,” a news story has sparked controversy about America’s drinking water. The Associated ... -
World Bank criticizes Mozambique's handling of HIV/AIDS
The World Bank has critized Mozambique’s handling of the AIDS crisis over the past year. The African country needs to implement a response plan for HIV/AIDS ... -
A non-profit consultancy Canada-based Innovation Partnership says that scientific advances are being slowed because of the current patent system. Many scient...
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The Number Of Illegal Immigrants Falls As The Econmy Falls
There has been an obvious decline in illegal immigration since America has found itself in the midst of an economic crisis. The numbers are down 500,000 from... -
Students Learn How To Efficiently Protest
When most people think of a successful protest, they think of people chaining themselves to things, fighting with police and creating overall mayhem. These m... -
Nobel Prize Winner Sees A Cure For AIDS "Within Four Years'
Luc Montagnier and Francoise Barre-Sinoussi have been honored with the Nobel Prize for medicine. Montagnier is positive that a “therapeutic” vaccine for AIDS...
Events
- Stepping Up In the City Location: Social Hollywood The Ballroom 6525 West Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028
- 5 Smart Ways to Wear a Suit Location: Club Monaco 401 N Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
- Institute for the African Child Conference Location: Ohio University
- Time Out For Hunger Location: New York City
- World Water Day Location: Everywhere!
- The Art of Elysium's Genesis Location: HD Buttercup - 3225 Helms Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034
- 2nd Annual Schwab Charitable Philanthropy Speakers Series Location: Berkeley City Club, Member's Lounge 2315 Durant Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704
- IT TAKES A VILLAGE Jam Session Location: SPACE 15TWENTY 1520 N. CAHUENGA BLVD Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Chagas Disease: Break the Silence - Time to Treat Location: The Broad Stage 1310 11th St. Santa Monica, CA
- LA Regional Food Bank Alexandria Food Drive Location: Alexandria II Bookstore, 170 S Lake Ave, Suite 100, Pasadena, CA 91101
- AIDS Project LA Volunteer Opportunity Location: The David Geffen Center 611 South Kingsley Drive Los Angeles, CA 90005
- Animal Acres Volunteer Opportunity Location: Animal Acres 5200 Escondido Canyon Road Acton, CA 93510
People
- umbleman
- Leah Lindsey NYC, NY
- Crissy Patricks Seattle, WA
- David Corey San Francisco, CA
- Christopher Guitarte Ontario, CA
- Michael Ithaca, NY
- FreedomSpeaks Los Angeles, CA
- SuperKittyTV Wayne, NJ
- KeithPowers Palo Alto, CA
- shanerobinson Kailua, HI
- katiekhaos Turnersville, NJ
- JoyousSong Los Angeles, CA
Blog posts
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Blood Roses and Deadly Diamonds on Current TV
What's the true price of love? Current Vanguard Journalists head to Colombia and Sierra Leone to explore the unromantic stories behind two symbols of love. Check out the premiere of "Blood Roses...
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Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Comes to Maine
On Saturday, October 4th, 5-9 p.m., Friends of Casco Bay will host the Patagonia Presents the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival on Tour at the Abromson Community Education Center on the U...
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Residents Urged to Include Animals in Disaster Plans
The Humane Society of the United States moving equipment and personnel to aid in possible evacuation plans Tropical Storm Hanna is making its way up the East Coast. The Humane Society of the Uni...
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Hey everyone on Causecast! We're Max Lugavere and Jason Silva, known to most viewers of Current TV as simply "Max & Jason." We've been the hosts/producers and brand ambassadors of this amazing r...
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Cool member incentive over at SUWN this month
Here are the details on their 10th anniversary sweepstakes running thru October 15th: Luck be a lady… Step Up Women's Network 10-Year Anniversary Sweepstakes Try one of these 5 easy ways and...
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One selfish reason to support Step Up Women's Network
Last fall, the WSJ featured a column (Women Getting Better About Forming Networks to Help Their Climb) about women using their networking to make it to the executives offices. Women have longed bee...
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De Ja Vu.... Less than six degrees of separation!
This blog post is about Tanner and real Dejavu thing that happened last summer July 17, 2008 Olmsted on Autism: My pediatrician is a Dan! Doc By Dan Olmsted The fact that my pediatric...
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De Ja Vu.... Less than six degrees of separation!
This blog post is about Tanner and real Dejavu thing that happened last summer July 17, 2008 Olmsted on Autism: My pediatrician is a Dan! Doc By Dan Olmsted The fact that my pediatric...
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Ask your Doctor do they believe in the Hippocratic oath...Did they take, sign it, and live it in its original intentions. Theses are some of the changes we have made in the last few years... Notice...
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Ask your Doctor do they believe in the Hippocratic oath...Did they take, sign it, and live it in its original intentions. Theses are some of the changes we have made in the last few years... Notice...
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Featured Member on the Causecast homepage... I am very very Thankful for this portal to the world.
Thank you to the Causecast team. You have done an awesome job in a very short amount of time. You have opened a window to the world. I have been looking to breakout for about six years. I am very g...
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Updates from NextAid's Africa Projects
Dear NextAid Supporter, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and thank you for your ongoing support of NextAid. As a grassroots organization, we truly rely on the involvement an...
